Fishing Lac Leon in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Leon falls in Lanaudière, part of Quebec. This is northern bush ground. Saint-Michel-des-Saints is the closest place, 54 km off. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 115 km away. Within a short drive: Lac Cantic at 0.9 km, Lac Julien after 0.9 km, Lac Christian at 1.1 km, Lac Leclerc after 1.8 km and Lac du Carex at 2.6 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Leon

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Lanaudière names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Lac Leon to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -16°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Leon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Lac Cantic is 0.9 km off. The position on Lac Leon is worth confirming on the day.